Amelia Hitze
Lafayette
Summary
Aspiring social work professional with a strong foundation in person-centered care, client advocacy, and ethical practice. Proven ability to assess needs, build rapport, and connect individuals to essential resources. Background in neurological research enhances commitment to ethical standards and safety within care environments. Dedicated to promoting well-being across diverse communities and advancing equitable care through graduate education and training in social work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Nanny
Private Household
West Lafayette, IN
02.2026 - Current
- Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing safety.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Sales Associate
Scout
Lafayette, Indiana
05.2022 - 02.2026
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Client needs assessment
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal skills
Research Assistant
Purdue University
West Lafayette, Indiana
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered EEG tests to participants.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while performing EEG tests.
- Operated various computer programs used to analyze neurological data.
- Performed routine maintenance on EEG machines and related equipment to ensure accurate results.
- Updated and maintained databases.
Intern Resource Navigator
Mental Health America
Lafayette, Indiana
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Connected clients with local organizations that can provide additional assistance or specialized services if necessary.
- Actively listened to clients in order to identify their needs and provide effective solutions.
- Educated clients about available resources within the community related to housing, employment, health care, legal aid.
- Assisted in developing strategies to address barriers that impede a client's progress towards achieving self-sufficiency goals.
- Performed follow-up visits with former clients to assess their continued success post-intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN12.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School
Lafayette, IN05.2022
Skills
- EEG Clinical Study Assistance
- Neurological Data Collection/Artifact Rejection
- Resource Navigation
- Childcare
- Child Development
- Client Needs Assessment
- Referrals and Networking
Certification
- CITI Program: Responsible Conduct of Research.
- CITI Program: Human Research - Social Behavioral Research Investigators & Key Personnel.
- Verbal De-Escalation Training
- QPR Suicide Prevention
Languages
English: Native/ Bilingual
Spanish: Limited
Timeline
Full-Time Nanny
Private Household
02.2026 - Current
Intern Resource Navigator
Mental Health America
04.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Purdue University
01.2025 - 12.2025
Sales Associate
Scout
05.2022 - 02.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
Central Catholic Jr/Sr High School
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Sciences
Purdue University
Connect
- Linkedin.com/in/ameliahitze